COMMERCIAL SQUARE, RH16 1EA House Prices & Local Information

RH16 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Commercial Square, 1.2km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH16 1EA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH16 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00161943 (shared with 644 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.